Ideas, Policy and Action for Socially Inclusive Climate Solutions in Brighton and Hove
Climate:Change is an independent, non-partisan and non-party political think tank committed to addressing the pressing challenges posed by climate change in Brighton and Hove.
At Climate:Change, we unite individuals, business, academia, local and national government research to mitigate climate change's impact and forge a sustainable future.
By merging diverse knowledge, we bridge the gap between science and practical policies that truly matter.
Through inclusivity and collaboration, Climate:Change strives to be a beacon of hope, inspiring creative and just solutions..
Facilitate influential debates and build consensus.
We host events for stakeholders to discuss climate policies, bringing together policymakers, experts, businesses, and local organizations to find innovative solutions.
Explore ideas and innovative policies.
·Working together, we develop cutting-edge, pragmatic solutions to address climate challenges.
Unlock the power of research.
We help translate complex findings into compelling narratives that raise awareness and drive meaningful action.
Empower our community with knowledge.
·Sharing factual information, data, and informed opinions, we empower individuals and organizations to take informed steps towards a sustainable future.
Meet the Team
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Nicky Lumb
Co-Chair
Nicky Lumb is a strategy, sustainability, and change management consultant with over 20 years of experience across various sectors, including finance, retail, health, construction, public, and charity.
Her expertise spans the full change lifecycle, from strategy definition to organizational design and governance.
Recently, she has worked on strategy work to help define SMEs on purpose-driven strategies, redesigning governance around ESG commitments for major corporates, and advising a Global Head of Sustainability and their senior team on their operating model and organisation design.
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Simon Maxwell
Co-Chair
Simon Maxwell is a development economist, formerly with the Institute of Development Studies at the University of Sussex and Director of the Overseas Development Institute in London.
He has served as the Executive Chair of the Climate and Development Knowledge Network and as a Chief Scientific Editor of the UN Environment Programme Emissions Gap Report.
Currently, he is working on climate compatible development, at the interface of climate change and the Sustainable Development Goals. You can find more information on his work on climate change on his website here.
Simon has also worked extensively on the theory and practice of think-tanks. He was the founding Chair of the European Think Tanks Group and works regularly with the global think-tank platform, On Think-Tanks. You can find more information on his work on think-tanks and on bridging research and policy on his website here.